Found this LAMB blouse on clearance at TJ Maxx, and then found some bras to sell at a closing Loehmann's - free blouse!
I absolutely love the swashbuckling, steampunk vibe of the top, but I don't want to feel costumed, so I went for modern bottoms and girly shoes. Will also definitely wear this with pencil skirts.
LAMB top - TJ Maxx
BR Sloans - Banana Republic
Jessica Simpson wedges - Marshall's
Nixon watch - $1 at flea market
B. makowsky bag - Ebay
Ooh, love it!
This shirt would rock with a pencil and your Julia's (or your steampunk boots) too.
Sara L. replied 10 years ago
I love the top and the pink shoes are great with it!
ramya replied 10 years ago
Rae I want to shop with you!!! Gosh I think I would love every piece here... You know that super distressed jeans??? I would love to pair it with it and your steam punk boots!!!
rachylou replied 10 years ago
That top is undeniably fantastic, esp. with the bright shoes. My TJ's doesn't carry LAMB!
annagybe replied 10 years ago
Is jealous. LAMB is so hard to find these days.
Diana replied 10 years ago
Love love LOVE. That blouse is all kinds of fantastic.
Seriously fab blouse gets the spotlight here, which is so fitting. Wow!
K. Period. replied 10 years ago
Totally perfectly awesome. I love it. You have such a great touch for integrating showstopper pieces and keeping the outfit modern. Your NAS clients are so lucky to have someone like you!
RoseandJoan replied 10 years ago
I'm a little bit in love with the blouse, I love how the volume is balanced by the exposed collarbone and the diagonal turn of sleeves highlights a slender wrist.
Transcona Shannon replied 10 years ago
That blouse is AMAZE-BALLS on you Rae!!! And you totally removed any pirate reference with your absolutely perfect choice in bottoms and shoes.
Sylvie replied 10 years ago
Amazing blouse. Remember when you were talking about setting up a personal shopper/stylist business and I said I'd shop with you anytime? That still stands. Here's my credit card Rae - go buy me some clothes. ;-)
Nicola replied 10 years ago
Super fab. That blouse is edgy and awesome.
Great find! I think you pulled it off without looking costume-y.
rebekahphoto replied 10 years ago
cool! love the drape & the look of the fabric
Raisin replied 10 years ago
Very cool shirt. Love that you have pink pumps on!
MsMary replied 10 years ago
*plonk*
Sarah A replied 10 years ago
Amazing! Annagybe, Cocolion and yourself have been introducing me all sort of new brands that are just so awesome. Great find and I love the slim bottoms to balance the volume.
deb replied 10 years ago
Love the top!!!!
kkards replied 10 years ago
What a great blouse. Love this look
ElleH replied 10 years ago
I think you look fab! Great find.
Mochi replied 10 years ago
I need a swashbuckly top now. Need. You are wise to defuse the steampunk vibe a bit the way you did. And PS, that bag is fantastic.
rae replied 10 years ago
Ceit and Ramya - killer suggestions! Must pair with tall, steampunky boots!
Anna - I didn't realize... too bad I love it or I could probably sell it easily. I hope Gwen gets back into clothing soon.
Shannon - Hehe, I made you say amazeballs. I saw that at lunch, and I smiled the rest of the day.
Sylvie - I really wish I could figure out how to make that a viable business! Really, really. It doesn't really work with me shopping the swap meet for others since there are no returns. I thought about opening an online store, too, but I have no room for storage. I guess I could start by shopping at discount stores like I did with this top?
Nancy - you would also look totally amazeballs in a swashbuckly top. 100% romantic punk!
phoebe70 replied 10 years ago
That blouse is amazing! It's something I wouldn't have been able to visualize "on" from the hanger; really admire your eye.
catgirl replied 10 years ago
Such a great look for you, Rae! I admire your ability to embrace white shirts.
jayne replied 10 years ago
that was super cool, love the pose too!
Deborah replied 10 years ago
That is a gorgeous blouse. I see the 'steampunk' but I also see avant garde. The drape is really lovely. And your very simple styling is perfect.
VernieJane replied 10 years ago
The jeans and shoes do make the blouse less pirate-y, which was a good call. The blouse is irresistible, I can see why you had to get it. Love the colour combo of the shoes and bag as well! Great outfit!
krishnidoux replied 10 years ago
WOW! What a sensational outfit! Simple and chic and unique and breezy all at once. Bravo!
No Fear of Fashion replied 10 years ago
Rae... I very much like your style. I will be looking out for your photos to live and learn.
Greetje
I'm just your average working stiff who loves nice things and hates to pay for them. This blog outlines my efforts to navigate that treacherous shopping/saving divide through swappin', thriftin', and even a little resellin'. Many of the pieces in my wardrobe cost me just $1! We've heard a lot about people "living above their means" in recent years; I'm championing the concept of living large *below* your means - whatever that means for you. :)